Since 1968, Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family, dedicated for centuries to another typically Chianti activity: the production of the famous terracottas. Precisely in the name of this strong link with the territory and with great passion for quality, the company has successfully directed itself towards an ever more careful cultivation of the vineyards and a more in-depth knowledge of the potential of Sangiovese in the Panzano area.
The vinification and aging processes in wood take place in the modern cellar arranged on descending levels so as to operate by gravity with an approach as respectful as possible of the natural integrity of the grapes.
A long-aging Syrah, ready to be enjoyed right now, but also capable of giving wonderful evolutions if left to refine further in the bottle. In the hills of central Tuscany, the Fontodi winery cultivates the grapes from which it obtains the "Case Via", Syrah which rests for 18 months in oak...
Ruby red in colour, the nose immediately captivates for its olfactory complexity and elegance, red fruit, noble spices, cocoa, coffee on a mineral and graphite background. An aristocratic wine, which stands out in the mouth for its refined structure.
The Flaccianello della Pieve Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Fontodi is a pure Sangiovese. It has a centuries-old tradition of the Tuscan territory which places it among the great reds, capable of admirably combining intensity, complexity, elegance and persistence.
